Josh Murphy returns, summer signing awarded full debut – Portsmouth predicted XI vs Ipswich
Portsmouth are set to take on Ipswich Town on Saturday at Portman Road.
John Mousinho will be looking for an improved performance from Portsmouth’s defeat to Sheffield Wednesday last weekend, which was a shocking display.
However, whether the manager likes it or not, he will be forced to make changes for Ipswich.
Conor Shaughnessy is definitely out for Portsmouth after injuring his hamstring against the Owls. On top of this, Conor Chaplin is also unavailable against Ipswich due to it being his parent club.
Therefore, Pompey News has attempted to predict who Mousinho will name in his starting lineup on Saturday.
Portsmouth set to make four changes against Ipswich Town
Remaining in goal, Portsmouth are likely to stick with Ben Killip, despite criticism towards the keeper.
Zak Swanson and Connor Ogilvie remain the full-backs, while Josh Knight comes into the side to partner Regan Poole, in what will be the summer signings’ full Pompey debut.
Into midfield, and Luke Le Roux is rewarded for his performance against Sheffield Wednesday with a start, and he will partner Andre Dozzell in the centre.
On the wings, Josh Murphy returns after Mousinho confirmed that he was in contention to play against Ipswich, with Yang Min-hyeok coming in on the right after also recovering from his knock.
As a result, Adrian Segecic moves to the centre, while Colby Bishop keeps his place as the sole striker.
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Big opportunity for Luke Le Roux against Ipswich
While many will be looking to seize this opportunity against Ipswich, few will have a better chance to break into the first team than Le Roux.
The midfielder was brought in during the summer, but has had few chances to show his ability so far.
After impressing on the weekend, another good display against Ipswich could easily cement his place in the starting XI going forward.
Hopefully, Yang and Knight follow, with Mousinho relying on these players to show their quality while the current first-team stars are out.
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